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SUHAILA BINTI MAJID

Summary

Dynamic Senior Program Manager with strengths in stakeholder engagement and programme evaluation. Delivers measurable outcomes by implementing project management methodologies, enhancing team productivity and project quality. Drives successful collaborations with external organisations, contributing to the launch of over 10 high-profile projects that elevate company reputation. Results-driven Senior Program Manager skilled in facilitating project meetings and delegation of tasks to achieve deliverables. Partners with diverse stakeholders to define programme objectives and develop tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational needs. Implements rigorous programme evaluations to identify improvement areas and support corrective actions for performance enhancement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia
10.2021 - Current
  • Supported partnerships with external organisations to extend programme reach and impact through collaboration.
  • Assisted in implementing project management methodologies to enhance team productivity and project delivery quality.
  • Facilitated project meetings, planning, and follow-up task delegation to meet deliverables.
  • Conducted programme evaluations to identify areas for improvement and support corrective actions to achieve performance targets.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define programme objectives, providing tailored solutions to address diverse needs.
  • Contributed to the successful launch of over 10 high-profile projects, helping to enhance company reputation in the industry.

University Relations Program Manager

Western Digital (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia
05.2014 - 09.2021
  • Owned and scaled Western Digital Malaysia’s university relations and early-career talent strategy, delivering sustainable graduate and internship pipelines through long-term partnerships with universities, polytechnics, government agencies, and regional counterparts.
  • Translated workforce and capability demand into structured university engagement models, internship frameworks, and graduate hiring pipelines, in close collaboration with engineering, operations, and senior leadership teams.
  • Strengthened Western Digital’s graduate employer brand and talent readiness across multiple hiring cycles through curriculum alignment, employability design, and end-to-end programme governance.
  • Represented Western Digital in national-level government and workforce development engagements, bridging policy intent with operational execution through cross-sector collaboration and stakeholder negotiation.
  • Led a Malaysia–Thailand cross-country internship collaboration, aligning governance, training objectives, and talent mobility, while navigating cultural, regulatory, and operational complexity.
  • Co-led a national university and polytechnic consortium, advocating for industry-aligned curriculum development, structured internships, and scalable employability pathways across the semiconductor and technology ecosystem.
  • Recognised for strong stakeholder orchestration, adaptive leadership under ambiguity, and a long-term, capability-building mindset.

English Language Instructor & Training Experience

ERICAN & ELS Language Center, Private Coaching
malaysia
03.2006 - 12.2020
  • Advanced communication competency (clear instruction, feedback, learner engagement).
  • Awareness of adult learning and pedagogy (not just subject expertise).
  • Autonomy and accountability in professional practice.
  • Reflective learning – adjusting methods based on evidence and outcomes.
  • Capability transfer - teaching, coaching, assessment, and progression.
  • Delivered structured English language instruction to learners across diverse age groups and proficiency levels within formal training institutions (ERICAN, ELS Language Centre) and private learning environments.
  • Designed, adapted, and delivered learner-centred lesson plans aligned to instructional objectives, assessment needs, and individual learner progress.
  • Demonstrated pedagogical competence by applying differentiated teaching strategies to address varying learning styles, language proficiency gaps, and learner motivation levels.
  • Served as a language trainer, facilitating skill development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through guided practice, feedback, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Provided individualised coaching and progress feedback through private home-based instruction, requiring high levels of learner engagement, accountability, and instructional adaptability.
  • Applied reflective instructional practice, continuously refining teaching approaches based on learner response, assessment outcomes, and contextual constraints.
  • Exercised professional autonomy and ethical responsibility in managing learner progression, lesson quality, and educational outcomes across both institutional and independent settings.

Student Services Lead

Asia Pacific University
Malaysia
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Led and coordinated end-to-end student services operations, supporting a highly diverse international student population across multiple intakes and academic cycles.
  • Managed and supervised student ambassadors and part-time student staff, including scheduling, task allocation, performance monitoring, and day-to-day operational guidance within office environments.
  • Planned, led, and executed multiple large-scale student orientation programmes annually, requiring cross-functional coordination, timeline management, logistics planning, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Designed and implemented orientation workflows and engagement structures to ensure consistent delivery, accuracy of information, and a positive student onboarding experience across cohorts.
  • Demonstrated cross‑cultural competence by supporting students from multiple countries, addressing diverse needs, communication styles, and adjustment challenges in an academic setting.
  • Actively represented the university at career fairs and outreach events, engaging prospective students and stakeholders, while aligning institutional messaging with recruitment and employability objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with internal academic, administrative, and support teams to ensure policy adherence, operational continuity, and service quality during peak student engagement periods.
  • Exercised professional judgement and autonomy in resolving student-related issues, balancing institutional guidelines with situational considerations.

Government School Teaching

Ministry of Education
Malaysia
01.1994 - 11.1995

Substitute Teacher – Primary Education (2 schools).

  • Served as a class teacher with full classroom responsibility, including lesson planning, student supervision, classroom management, and daily instructional delivery.
  • Taught core language subjects (Bahasa Malaysia and English), adapting lesson approaches to suit different students' learning needs and proficiency levels.
  • Held responsibility for student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, requiring consistent judgement, maturity, and accountability beyond age or job seniority.
  • Coordinated with school administrators and fellow teachers to ensure continuity of learning, particularly in a substitute teaching context.
  • Demonstrated early professional autonomy by independently managing classroom environments while balancing institutional expectations, and curriculum guidelines.
  • Applied reflective practice in teaching delivery, adjusting methods based on classroom dynamics, student comprehension, and feedback.
Appointed based on academic merit (trial SPM results) and entrusted with full instructional responsibilities while awaiting further studies.

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

London Teacher Training College
Malaysia
01-2006

Didn't complete last semester/last year - Diploma in Secretarial Science

Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM/UITM)
Malaysia
01-1996

SPM - General Studies

Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Kulim
Malaysia
01-1993

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk assessment
  • Programme evaluation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance management
  • Team leadership
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Communication facilitation
  • Cultural competency
  • Talent development
  • Negotiation skills
  • Efficiency programme management
  • Compliance understanding
  • Financial modelling
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Creative thinking
  • Budget control and forecasting
  • Time-management
  • Decision making
  • Active listening
  • Communication excellence
  • Agile project delivery
  • Customer relationship building
  • Programme governance
  • Cross-Functional coordination
  • Report-writing
  • Technical communication
  • Resource allocation management
  • Risk Management
  • Risk, issue and dependency management
  • Risk Assessments
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Training matrices
  • Public speaking
  • Self-motivation
  • Training and Development
  • Stress management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Persuasive communication
  • Market research

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Interests

  • Read
  • Outdoor adventure
  • Travel overseas
  • Swim
  • Cafe hopping

Accomplishments

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Accomplishment Summary
Progressed from early roles in teaching and language training—grounded in pedagogy, curriculum delivery, and learner development—to senior program leadership, where I now design, govern, and scale system‑level talent pathways. Leveraged strong instructional foundations, stakeholder engagement, and reflective practice to lead cross‑sector initiatives spanning education institutions, government agencies, and industry partners. Currently driving strategic workforce and talent ecosystem programs with regional impact, translating policy intent and industry demand into sustainable, institution‑led models that deliver industry‑ready talent and long‑term capability building.

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
10.2021 - Current

University Relations Program Manager

Western Digital (M) Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 09.2021

Student Services Lead

Asia Pacific University
01.2012 - 01.2014

English Language Instructor & Training Experience

ERICAN & ELS Language Center, Private Coaching
03.2006 - 12.2020

Government School Teaching

Ministry of Education
01.1994 - 11.1995

Diploma - Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

London Teacher Training College

Didn't complete last semester/last year - Diploma in Secretarial Science

Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM/UITM)

SPM - General Studies

Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Kulim
SUHAILA BINTI MAJID